2007 Summer Staff
Counselors
Allyson Rempel
Lakeview #0
What school do you attend: Bethel University
What grade or major are you: Senior - Social work
Favorite Summer Activity: Camp.
Why are you working at camp:
"I felt God leading me back to camp. I love everything about camp so it was an easy decision!"
Hayley Miller
Lakeview #1
What school do you attend: University of WI - Milwaukee
What grade or major are you: Junior - Biology
Favorite Summer Activity: Canoeing, going to the beach, bonfires
Why are you working at camp:
"God has called me back to camp to be a godly influence in the lives of girls."
Kate Hook
Lakeview #4
What school do you attend: College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
What grade or major are you: Senior - Psychology & Theology
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outside! Sand volleyball, rollerblading, campfires!
Why are you working at camp:
"Simply to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ - I feel that God has called Big Sandy to be my ministry - to be a planter & sower of seeds. Also to allow God to meet me where I am at & allow Him to move in my life as well"
Sarah Brace
Lakeview #6
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Nursing
Favorite Summer Activity: Camping.
Why are you working at camp:
"First, I feel that is where God wants me this summer, and second, I love BSC and have always wanted to work here."
Kearsten Lumby
Lakeview #8
What school do you attend: Did attend Oak Hills Bible College
What grade or major are you:
Favorite Summer Activity: Watching Sunsets!
Why are you working at camp:
"Can't get away!! I guess this is where God wants me!!"
Bethany Palkie
Lakeview #9
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Freshman - Music Education
Favorite Summer Activity: Beach Volleyball
Why are you working at camp:
"I believe God wants me to be here and has a plan for why I'm here this summer. He has just laid it on my heart to work here and share His word with others. Plus I love kids. ."
Victoria Crowley
Lakeview #10
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Communications
Favorite Summer Activity: Being in the water under the sun someway somehow.
Why are you working at camp:
"It's where God wants me, and I need to work!"
Renee Setterstrom
Lakeview #11
What school do you attend: Bethel University
What grade or major are you: Junior - Psychology
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything around a campfire!
Why are you working at camp:
"I am working at camp this summer because camp is such an amazing place. At camp you can see God move and see God's love all around. To be able to share that love with kids is huge."
Lindsey Spencer
Lakeview #12
What school do you attend: Crown Alumni as of May 2007
What grade or major are you: Graduated with Youth Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Outdoors, knee boarding, biking, disc golf.
Why are you working at camp:
"God has put a passion in my heart to work with youth and children and camp is a great place to be."
Andrew Craig
OAK #1
What school do you attend: St. Cloud State University
What grade or major are you: Senior - Psychology/Psychoanalysis
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outdoors really; bonfires, playing catch with the old football and softball. I'm a big fan of grilling out...I'm still working on my grilling technique!
Why are you working at camp:
"In essence, I've been given a lot throughout my life and in one of the first places I remember would be at Big Sandy Camp. I couldn't think of a better way to serve Jesus than teaching kids about Him; maybe I'll learn a little something along the way."
Caleb Prins
OAK #2
What school do you attend:
What grade or major are you:
Favorite Summer Activity: Wearing shorts and not having to put a jacket on everyday.
Why are you working at camp:
"It's all about serving God and here at Big Sandy Camp this is where I feel I can serve Him best."
Zach Mathias
OAK #3
What school do you attend: Moody Bible Institute
What grade or major are you: Junior - Pastoral Ministries
Favorite Summer Activity: Camping/Swimming
Why are you working at camp:
"To counsel."
Brian Sobas
OAK #4
What school do you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Alumni - Bible History, Political Science
Favorite Summer Activity: Being at camp and playing soccer of course!.
Why are you working at camp:
"Because I love the ministry of BSC. To be blessed and to bless in Jesus Name...What could be better??"
Jordan Brown
OAK #5
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Biblical and Theological Studies
Favorite Summer Activity: Fishing
Why are you working at camp:
"Because I love campers and I love Jesus."
Gordon Lanpher
OAK #6
What school do you attend: Nyack College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Pastoral Ministries
Favorite Summer Activity: Reading and hiking
Why are you working at camp:
"My passion is to see children and youth grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus."
Program Staff
Dylan Pforr
Assistant Program Director
What school do you attend: MSU - Moorhead
What grade or major are you: 6th year Senior
Favorite Summer Activity: Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"To serve God."
Nikki Rollins
Head Female Counselor
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Senior - Youth Ministry and psychology
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outside. I love lakes, boating, swimming and I love sports!
Why are you working at camp:
"God called me here. I love campers and want them to know about the hope that lies within me. I'm also excited to encourage staff all summer."
Grant Herges
Head Male Counselor
/Asstnt Cl. Wall /
Mtn Bike Instruct.
What school do you attend: North Dakota State University
What grade or major are you: Graduate - Microbiology
Favorite Summer Activity: Camping
Why are you working at camp:
"I love the camping ministry and I really felt God was calling me to be Head Male Counselor this year. I hope to lead, guide and support the male counselors, which will enable them to be even stronger for their campers."
Jenny Rose
LIT / Recreation Supervisor
What school do you attend: Waldorf College, Forest City, IA
What grade or major are you: Senior - El. Ed.
Favorite Summer Activity: Being at camp, hanging out with friends, spending time outside with my nephew
Why are you working at camp:
"I feel God is not done using me here at camp."
Josh Jirasek
Waterfront Director
What school do you attend:
What grade or major are you: HS 2004
Favorite Summer Activity: Scuba diving and working at Big Sandy Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"I love to work with kids and I love Big Sandy Camp. God has opened doors for me to come back."
Sarah Petron
Lifeguard
What school do you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Freshman
Favorite Summer Activity: Watching rain storms and playing in the rain.
Why are you working at camp:
"I feel that God has called be back to BSC for another summer and I am so excited to be used by Him!"
Ben Clark
Lifeguard
What school do you attend:
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Why are you working at camp:
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Ashley Carlisle
Lifeguard
What school do you attend: UW - LaCrosse
What grade or major are you: Junior - Fitness and Spanish
Favorite Summer Activity: Biking and swimming in the lake!
Why are you working at camp:
"Because I love being at camp, and I can't wait to be here for an entire summer!"
Marty Lindstrom
Assistant Cook
What school do you attend: YWAM Minnesota
What grade or major are you:
Favorite Summer Activity: Volleyball
Why are you working at camp:
"To serve God."
Ana Jasso
Assistant Cook
What school do you attend: Itasca Community College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - English Education
Favorite Summer Activity: Fishing or hiking
Why are you working at camp:
"Love kids, experience, outdoors."
Sarah Benjamin
Assistant Cook
What school do you attend: Northwestern College - PSEO
What grade or major are you: 11th grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Biking, rollerblading, and Big Sandy Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"Camp is where I started by walk with God and His work here is so amazing - it is such a blessing to see children learning to serve Christ."
Josh Neilson
Archery
What school do you attend: Dordt College
What grade or major are you: Junior - Theology
Favorite Summer Activity:
Why are you working at camp:
"I love youth, camp and God."
Angie Steinkopf
Riflery
What school do you attend: Northwestern College
What grade or major are you: Senior - Youth Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming or tubing
Why are you working at camp:
"To show God's love in my life to others as well as serving Christ."
Christy Stegeman
Crafts
What school do you attend: Bethel University
What grade or major are you: Sophmore- El. Ed.
Favorite Summer Activity: Going to Twins games
Why are you working at camp:
"I love Jesus and I love kids."
Brian Toth
Chapel Coordinator /
Video Production
What school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Camp Ministry
Favorite Summer Activity: Camp
Why are you working at camp:
"It's a passion I have, it's hard to explain."
Jimmy Naviaux
Mountain Boarding
What school do you attend: Ozarks Technical College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Knitting, Sewing, Singing, Mowing
Favorite Summer Activity: Skydiving, Mountain Climbing, Prospecting for gold.
Why are you working at camp:
"Because God put me here."
Joshua Benjamin
Maintenance Assistant
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Juniore - Bible & Theology
Favorite Summer Activity: Baseball
Why are you working at camp:
"Because the Lord is good and His love endures forever! And my sister is here..."
Kaleb Greene
Nature / Petting Zoo
What school do you attend: Park High School
What grade or major are you: 12th grade
Favorite Summer Activity: Ultimate frisbee, volleyball, basketball and of course camp!
Why are you working at camp:
"I feel God has opened the door's for me to be here this summer, so I'm just going with it."
Sarah Anderson
climbing Wall
What school do you attend: Crown College
What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Undecided, but considering El. Ed or ICS
Favorite Summer Activity: Knee Boarding.
Why are you working at camp:
"For the kids, but mainly for Christ."